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[Philippines] Mining still has low ‘social acceptability [Philippines] Mining still has low ‘social acceptability

However, environmental groups continue to call on the government to close the operation of all mining sites in the country...
18 Aug 2022

[Bangladesh] 150,000 tea workers strike to demand a pay rise [Bangladesh] 150,000 tea workers strike to demand a pay rise

Unions are demanding an increase to take the wage to 300 takas a day, in the wake of rising inflation...
15 Aug 2022

[Taiwan] Migrant workers criticise ‘unfair’ wage hike plan [Taiwan] Migrant workers criticise ‘unfair’ wage hike plan

The wage increase was announced on August 10, it is the first of its kind since 2015 for family-employed caregivers.
15 Aug 2022

[Australia] Government will establish statutory body to address ‘urgent’ skills crisis [Australia] Government will establish statutory body to address ‘urgent’ skills crisis

Jobs and Skills Australia will build on the work started by the National Skills Commission and will work closely with...
04 Aug 2022

[Japan] Average minimum wage will increase in October [Japan] Average minimum wage will increase in October

The Central Minimum Wages Council's subcommittee of the Labour Ministry finally agreed on the pay hike on August 1.
04 Aug 2022

[Sri Lanka] Key changes to VAT, personal and companies tax [Sri Lanka] Key changes to VAT, personal and companies tax

A telecom levy will be increased from 11.25 per cent to 15 per cent through a letter from the regulator...
02 Aug 2022

[Japan] Minimum wage talks stalled by divided government panel [Japan] Minimum wage talks stalled by divided government panel

The two sides had been expected to reach an agreement at a meeting of the subcommittee on July 25.
29 Jul 2022